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andrewb898 · Post by **andrewb898** » June 20th, 2006, 4:20 pm

Hi,

I am a 19 year old currently working as a lifeguard at a pool down the street. I've been planning on joining the Marine Corp since I got out of high school. But my plans have changed recently after I met and had a long conversation with a Ranger. This guy was ready to conquer the world. His energy and charisma was outstanding.

Ever since that day I have wanted to be an Airborne Ranger. The only thing holding me back from going down to the recruiter's office today is that I'm concerned about making the cut. For me it's Ranger or bust. I don't want to get screwed into a desk job because I wasn't ready for Ranger life.

Any suggestions?

-andrew

Odiedog52 · Post by **Odiedog52** » June 20th, 2006, 4:25 pm

Welcome.

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Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » June 20th, 2006, 8:02 pm

andrewb898 wrote: The only thing holding me back from going down to the recruiter's office today is that I'm concerned about making the cut. Any suggestions?

Make the cut.

Welcome aboard.
RLTW
EP

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » June 20th, 2006, 8:10 pm

If you admire the man and his spirit, commit to the assignment and do more than whats necessary to ensure that it happens according to your plan.

Good luck kid. We wish you the best of luck.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » June 20th, 2006, 8:17 pm

Thanks for your interest in becoming a Ranger. You can learn a lot about how to make your interest become reality by closely following the rules of this site, reading much and posting little. Any question you have has been answered. Welcome and good luck.

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » June 20th, 2006, 9:43 pm

Welcome.

CHCB · Post by **CHCB** » June 20th, 2006, 11:45 pm

Don't take the counsel of your fears.

When you get old, you'll never regret the things you tried to do and failed, you'll regret the things you never tried.

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » June 21st, 2006, 3:30 am

never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams

welcome

CHCB · Post by **CHCB** » June 21st, 2006, 5:22 am

By the way, the guys who "got screwed into a desk job" as you so bluntly put it are serving their country and their fellow soldiers. I suggest you lighten the fuck up a little until you've done likewise.

Splat · Post by **Splat** » June 21st, 2006, 5:40 am

Welcome... from a Ranger in your general vicinity.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » June 21st, 2006, 8:15 am

Your feeling mighty froggy today Tater.

andrewb898 · Post by **andrewb898** » June 21st, 2006, 8:27 am

I need to clarify myself. When I said I don't want to get "screwed" into a desk job I meant that I do NOT want to join the military service and get a job that I did not originally go in for. I do not want to be a cook, supply officer, weapons expert or any of another thousand CRUCIAL jobs. I want to be a Ranger.

My apologies in the misspelling of Marine Corps.

Someone put it exactly right. I haven't done jack shit but "think" about joining the service. My workouts are even close to what I need to be doing. I need to brush up for the ASVAB and I need to get my ass down to the recruiter's office. (I just called my recruiter in Ann Arbor 15 minutes ago!)

I greatly appreciate ALL of you're replies. You are helping me achieve the mentality I need for when I am a Ranger.

Thank you for your time.

-andrew

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